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Exim India web site
JULY 11, 2024
  • APSEZ gets Letter of Intent to develop, operate & maintain multipurpose clean cargo berth at Deendayal Port
  • India, Russia plan to raise bilateral trade to $100 bn by 2030
  • CONCOR Q1 volumes
  • Indian delegation raises key issues at IMO Council meet in London
  • Revision in fuel surcharge on pilotage at Hazira Port due to fuel price changes
  • X-Press Feeders commences Europe's first feeder network powered by green methanol
  • Coal imports up 5.3 pc in April-May
  • PSA Singapore taking steps to mitigate impact of global supply chain disruptions
  • Increase in free storage time for empty export containers at King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam
  • You Ask We Answer

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The Loadstar web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Union calls more 'warning strikes' at German ports as talks restart
  • Whopping $50bn FedEx Freight? Or?
  • A rush to get cargo on a slow boat from China in time for Christmas shopping
  • Relaunch of MSC's Mustang service delayed by congestion at Singapore
  • ACP to start work on new reservoir, as more rain eases Panama Canal draught
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes bigger profits as freight rates continue to rise
  • Shippers must do more to stop sanctions against Russia being broken, call
  • Royal Mail cut in domestic air freight services a blow to contract freighter operator

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Marine Log web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • MARAD awards $8.75 million in Small Shipyard Grants
    Last year, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) announced $20.8 million in grant awards to 27 small shipyards in 20 states through the Small Shipyard Grant program. This year, though,
  • Berge Bulk puts Anemoi rotor sails on a Valemax
    Singapore-headquartered Berge Bulk reports that its 388,000 dwt Valemax ore carrier Berge Neblina is now en route to Brazil fitted with four Anemoi rotor sails. Each is 35 meters tall and has

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Container News web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Iraq launches maritime single window for major ports
    Iraq is accelerating its digitalization efforts with plans to implement a maritime single window at the major ports of Um Qasr (North and South). From 30 June to 4 July, a team of experts from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) conducted a mission in Basra to assess the support needed for Iraq to achieve its goals. As of 1 January 2024, all IMO Member States must use a one-stop digital
  • Record-breaking demand for ocean container shipping adds to perfect storm in market
    Global demand for ocean freight container shipping hit an all-time record in May amid soaring spot rates and severe port congestion. The 15.94 million TEUs transported by ocean in May beats the previous record of 15.72 million TEUs set in May 2021, according to data released by Xeneta and Container Trades Statistics. The record levels of demand in May brings year-to-date volumes to just under 74
  • Hapag-Lloyd raises full-year earnings outlook after H1 results
    German ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd raises its earnings outlook for the current financial year after the announcement of its half year figures. Based on preliminary and unaudited results, Hapag-Lloyd achieved a Group EBITDA of approximately US$2 billion and Group EBIT of approximately US$900 million, decreased from US$3.8 billion and US$2.8 billion, respectively, in 2023 H1. "Because recent strong d
  • PSA's initiatives to mitigate global supply chain disruptions
    Since early 2024, PSA Singapore (PSA) has substantially bolstered its operational capacities to accommodate heightened activity and mitigate the impacts of global supply chain disruptions. Initiatives undertaken include reinforcing frontline capabilities, launching new berths at Singapore's Tuas Port, and reactivating berths and yard space at Keppel Terminal. Consequently, the average port wait t
  • cargo-partner expands intermodal transport network across Europe and Türkiye
    Besides offering rail transport solutions between Asia and Europe, the international transport and logistics provider cargo-partner now extends intermodal services to and from various European countries, including Türkiye, the United Kingdom and Ireland. Responding to the persistent truck driver shortage and frequent road congestion at European borders, cargo-partner has introduced a comprehensiv
  • Maersk ship unscathed after Houthi attack
    Maersk Line has confirmed that Houthi rebels have attacked another of its US-flagged ships. The 2007-built 6,648 TEU Maersk Sentosa was hit by missiles while underway in the Arabian Sea. A Maersk spokesperson told Container News , "We can confirm that vessel Maersk Sentosa (operated by Maersk Line, Limited, a subsidiary of Maersk and operating US-flagged vessels) reported being targeted by a flyi
  • MPA and NYK partner for maritime sustainability and digitalization
    Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) and Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen their partnership and advance maritime decarbonization, digitalization, and manpower development. The MoU was signed by Teo Eng Dih, chief executive of MPA and Takaya Soga, president and group chief executive of NYK, on 2 July 2024. Aligned with the
  • IRCLASS Academy delivers first Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program
    IRCLASS Academy, the training division of the Indian Register of Shipping, successfully concluded the inaugural Port Facility Security Internal Auditor Training Program at Rashtriya Raksha University's School of Integrated Coastal and Maritime Security Studies in Ahmedabad. This programme also included extensive training for Port Facility Security Officers. The opening ceremony was honoured by Dr
  • Freightos Weekly Update: Rates keep climbing on early month increases
    Ocean rates out of Asia climbed significantly last week, with the latest daily prices already at US$8,200/FEU to North America West Coast, US$9,300/FEU to the East Coast, US$8,600/FEU to North Europe and US$7,900/FEU to the Mediterranean. Peak season demand coinciding with Red Sea-driven capacity constraints and congestion has now pushed Asia - North America West Coast spot rates 60% higher than
  • WinGD completes type approval for new compact engine
    Swiss marine power company WinGD has completed type approval and factory acceptance testing for its X52-S2.0 engine, providing ship owners with a new option in compact, medium-bore two-stroke engines. Testing at Yuchai Marine Power Co (YCMP) confirmed the engine's performance and compliance, while the prototype project demonstrated ease of assembly and maintenance. The X-S series, which follows t
  • German port workers strike ahead of next round of negotiations
    The collective agreement negotiations between terminals and unions in Germany have been ongoing for several weeks, resulting in strike action from union members at the ports of Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Before the next round of negotiations get under way on 11 and 12 July, Berlin-based trade union Ver.di has called for warning strikes across terminals. The Port of Hamburg (besides Frucht Terminal)
  • Port of Long Beach appoints new director of Project Controls
    On 1 July, the Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners approved the appointment of Ashley Morteboy as the head of the Project Controls Division at the Port of Long Beach, the second-busiest seaport in the United States. Morteboy's appointment will take effect on 29 July. As the director of Project Controls, Ashley Morteboy will be responsible for establishing and tracking schedules, budgets, and
  • X-Press Feeders launches Europe's first green methanol feeder network
    X-Press Feeders, the world's largest independent common carrier, has launched Europe's first scheduled feeder network powered by green methanol. This sustainable marine fuel can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 65%. "Today marks a significant milestone in sustainable shipping in Europe because companies here now have a regularly scheduled network that can ship goods in a way that has less
  • Port of New York and New Jersey nears 800,000 TEUs in May
    For the third consecutive month, the Port of New York and New Jersey has surpassed a total volume of 700,000 TEUs, marking a significant milestone. In May, the US port also achieved the number one position in the United States for total TEUs and total loaded TEUs. The total volume for May reached 790,758 TEUs (439,593 containers), reflecting a 16.9% increase from the 676,311 TEUs (376,449 contain
  • Port Houston resumes operations after Hurricane Beryl
    Port Houston in Texas has resumed operations on Wednesday, July 10, after being shut down since Monday because of Hurricane Beryl. Beryl was a Category 1 hurricane as it made landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on Monday morning, July 8, but it became a tropical depression as it moved inland. As the storm barreled through, the region and the Houston area experienced sustained winds and heavy rain, a

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Splash web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Saltchuk wraps up takeover of US tanker owner OSG
    Saltchuk Resources has completed its takeover of the Jones Act tankers and oil tug barges owner and operator, Overseas Shipholding Group (OSG). The privately owned Seattle-based company, which also controls TOTE and Foss, has acquired all shares not already owned for $8.50 per share in cash at an enterprise value of about $950m. Saltchuk first ...
  • Duisburg starts handling Ukrainian grain transshipments
    Due to Russian attacks on Odesa, which have happened many times until now, Ukraine started transshipping its corn through the German port of Duisburg. Even today, Odesa suffered another hit in the early hours of the day that resulted in the deaths of a truck driver and a port worker. Another port worker was injured. ...
  • Monjasa grows owned tanker fleet with double acquisition
    Danish bunker supplier and tanker owner Monjasa has purchased two secondhand tankers to bolster its operations in West Africa. The 2004-built 17,200 dwt Monjasa Rover, acquired as Fure Nord from Furetank, and the 2009-built 7,900 dwt Monjasa Hunter, picked up from Christiania Shipping as Annelise Theresa, have joined the fleet as the region sees increased ...
  • Western Bulk nets $4.5m from sale of modern ultramax
    Norwegian dry bulk operator Western Bulk Chartering has bagged around $4.5m in profits from the sale of a 2019-built ultramax. The Western Oslo has been offloaded to an undisclosed buyer after the Oslo-listed company exercised a purchase option at Nisshin Shipping. "It stands as a testament to our team's expertise and strategic approach, enabling us ...
  • Filipino crew rescued from listing vessel near Cape Town
    An 18-strong crew has been rescued after evacuating in a life raft from the general cargo vessel Ultra Galaxy, listing in the Atlantic Ocean near South Africa. According to the South African Maritime Safety Authority (SAMSA), the rescue effort started very early on Monday after an emergency position indicating radio beacon alert from the vessel, ...
  • Asyad Shipping in for four VLCCs at Hanwha Ocean
    Oman's Asyad Shipping has been tipped to be the company booking four VLCC newbuilds at Hanwha Ocean. Multiple brokers have placed the Omani owner behind the recently divulged deal by the South Korean shipbuilder worth around $520m, with deliveries set for 2026 and the first quarter of 2027. Asyad boasts a fleet of more than ...
  • Houthi campaign returns in earnest
    The Houthi campaign against merchant shipping is back in earnest following a pause at the start of the month. Splash reported yesterday on an attack on the Maersk Sentosa in the Gulf of Aden, far away from the Yemeni coastline - the first confirmed attack in July. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said ...
  • CMA CGM invests in French quantum computing company
    CMA CGM has invested in Pasqal, a French quantum computing firm, with the aim of developing optimisation solutions for maritime and logistics. Details on the size of the investment have not been revealed. This strategic partnership will lead to the creation of a Quantum Center of Excellence at TANGRAM, CMA CGM's training centre in Marseille, ...
  • Clean energy sector to invest $65bn in US offshore wind by 2030
    The clean energy sector is projected to invest $65bn in US offshore wind projects by 2030, which will support 56,000 jobs, according to a new report by the American Clean Power Association (ACP). The ACP said in its 2024 Offshore Wind Market Report that there were currently 12GW of projects with active offtake agreements, including ...
  • New Times Shipbuilding presses ahead with new drydock construction
    New Times Shipbuilding, one of China's largest privately owned shipyards, has received local government approval to build another drydock, and has already sold a number of slots for the new facility. New Times has sealed a string of containership orders for the new 700 m long drydock in recent weeks for delivery in 2027 ...
  • TS Lines reenters transpacific trades
    Taiwan's TS Lines is reentering the transpacific trades for the third time, one of a raft of smaller carriers tempted by today's sky-high freight rate environment. Alphaliner is reporting the carrier will deploy a couple of extra loaders to the US west coast later this month before establishing a vessel-sharing agreement with Singapore's SeaLead Shipping ...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Ro/ro market still sizzling despite added tonnage, tariff threats
    Automobile shipments, especially electric vehicles from China, are strong, while high container rates and capacity shortages are pushing breakbulk, project cargo and equipment shippers toward the ro/ro sector.
  • Changing booking environment for ocean freight key to DCSA's traction
    Electronic booking standards across ocean carriers would make it easier for shippers and forwarders to do business with a range of capacity providers, says the Digital Container Shipping Association.
  • Capacity overplay, dipping volumes put elevated China-India rates in reverse
    Forwarders cited two plausible factors for the price move - excess capacity pumped into the market and a moderation in cargo booking demand due to improved shipper inventory levels.
  • German container ports hit by two-day 'warning' strikes
    An ongoing wage dispute between the ver.di union and port employers is continuing to disrupt operations at some of the busiest container shipping hubs in North Europe.
  • Infrastructure, green energy projects to boost Houston breakbulk activity
    Spillover talk is surfacing, but a shift has yet to materialize at Port Houston while oil and gas-related steel demand is on the downswing as rig counts drop.
  • INTTRA platform market share loss suggests new landscape for ocean freight booking
    Shippers and forwarders now have a range of options to book with ocean carriers, who themselves have developed direct online portals to lure smaller ocean freight buyers.
  • US retailers upgrade import forecast for sixth straight month amid strong sales
    The revised forecast from the National Retail Federation comes as US consumer spending remains strong despite higher prices for merchandise and various supply chain challenges that have increased shipping costs.
  • Charleston clears vessel backlog, but expects some delays through November
    The port was able to clear all the recently anchored vessels, helped by a temporary reopening of all Wando Welch's berths last week amid a 10-day pause in project work.

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TradeWinds web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • ESG advocate BlackRock doubles stake in offshore vessel giant Tidewater to $600m
    World's largest asset manager has become largest holder in Texas-based OSV provider
  • Container sale and purchase transactions slowing after busy first half
    Alphaliner lists MSC as the largest buyer and Maersk among biggest sellers
  • Danaos Corp lifts latest neo-panamax newbuilding order tally
    Greek shipowner has added a seventh 8,258-teu vessel to its orderbook
  • DHT bags rare VLCC time charter
    VLCC period fixtures have been slow to come by in 2024
  • First-half capesize S&P deals hit record high powered by Chinese and Greek buyers
    Far Eastern players dominate acquisitions in what has been an unprecedented period for big bulkers
  • HD KSOE lands $250m VLGC order
    South Korean group reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • New digital scheme aims to attract more women and young people to seafaring careers
    Shipping bodies launch digitalisation campaign to aid seafarer retention and recruitment
  • Saltchuk seals $950m OSG takeover after two-thirds of investors tender shares
    Tanker owner to become seventh business unit in sprawling maritime conglomerate
  • Shipbuilding giant HD KSOE lands $250m order for VLGCs to continue hot streak
    HD Hyundai Heavy Industries arm reaches 122 ship orders for 2024
  • 'World's largest cement carrier' ordered by shipowner NovaAlgoma
    Joint-venture partners opt for methanol dual-fuel with newbuild order
  • Gianluigi Aponte circles as Kmarin eyes container ship exit at benchmark price
    South Korean owner said to be selling last two boxships to MSC
  • Why didn't Tony sell at the top? Ardmore Shipping heads first-half tanker shares rally
    This week's Streetwise takes a look at second-quarter share performance for shipping stocks
  • 'Sustainable shipping milestone': X-Press Feeders launches first bio-methanol boxship in Northern Europe
    Fleet of bio-methanol fuelled feeder vessels will operate out of Rotterdam
  • Tankers return to Texas terminal after storm Beryl swerves south
    Short-term disruption unwinding as rates remain stable
  • Evangelos Marinakis adds $1.25bn container ship order to huge newbuilding drive
    Deal marks the first time Capital Maritime has ordered boxships in China
  • Monjasa raids Christiania and Furetank for tankers as Red Sea chaos boosts demand
    Danish bunker group now has more owned ships than chartered vessels for the first time
  • Western Bulk banks big profit after flipping ultramax in deal with Japanese shipowner
    Operator said deal displays its 'commercial acumen'
  • John Fredriksen builds DOF Group stake to $141m ahead of Maersk Supply takeover
    Tycoon's investment in offshore vessel owner's private placement lifts him above Bank of New York Mellon
  • Reborn shipyard Hengli Heavy banks $1.3bn from parent to fuel expansion efforts
    Shipbuilding and steel processing capacity to be expanded after order streak
  • Attacks in vital shipping waterway slashed and raiders left empty-handed
    In the majority of incidents, crew were uninjured with perpetrators escaping empty-handed
  • New container shipping boom promises to push Hapag-Lloyd operating profit over €2bn
    World's fifth-largest liner carrier earns as much as $4.6bn on strong demand
  • TRF selldown extends with disposal of product tanker pair
    Reported sales brings deal total to 12 over last 10 months
  • Saverys family orders sixth hydrogen powered offshore wind vessel
    Deal completes series of newbuildings due from 2025
  • Braemar boss James Gundy sitting on £2.6m stake after share award
    CEO sells some vested stock to meet tax liabilities under bonus plan
  • Big deals and fierce competition: How Danske Bank is tackling shipping in a bull market
    Global head of shipping Einar Stavrum sees loan book as stable
  • Raft of tanker newbuildings flow to N2 Tankers pool enjoying 'really exciting' results
    Boutique aframax operator is also looking at growth through long-term charters and new shipowner partners
  • NYK strikes mega deal to buy 40-plus ship fleet from Eneos Ocean
    Eneos Ocean will retain a minority stake in new company set up to take over its VLGCs, bulkers and product tankers
  • NYK Line teams with MPA in sustainability and manpower initiative
    Duo hope tie up will accelerate collaboration on ammonia-fuelled vessels and other sustainability-linked skills
  • Salvors rush to save stricken Ultrabulk vessel off west coast of South Africa
    South African authorities say all 18 crew of Ultra Galaxy have been safely rescued
  • Eastern Pacific tanker heads to Senegal as crude exports ramp up
    Analysts tip production to hit 80,000 barrels per day next year for Africa's newest exporter

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American Shipper web site
JULY 10, 2024
  • Extreme weather blocks vessel traffic around South Africa
    Extremely rough seas have made it impossible for commercial shipping to operate around the lower end of South Africa, adding to supply chain disruptions.
  • German startup grabs pre-seed funding for container logistics platform
    Northbound looks to expand its product development after raising $1.4 million in funds.

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Royal Caribbean closes second quarter with record net profit
Miami
The April-June period was very positive
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announced a merger agreement today.
Omaha/Atlanta
First coast-to-coast cargo rail network
Gurrieri resigns as Special Commissioner of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
The atypical reverse charge for the logistics sector will become applicable tomorrow
Milan
Ruggerone (Assologistica): one of the most strategic reforms we helped build is being implemented
Policy brief on cyber threats that pose risks to port infrastructure
Tallinn
It was developed by the NATO Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence
Interferry urges the EU Commission to harmonize its shipping decarbonization regulations with those of the IMO
Victoria
Failure to align - the association warned - will force shipping companies to pay twice for emissions.
In the second quarter of 2025, Chinese seaports handled 79.1 million containers (+6.1%)
Beijing
Total freight traffic was three billion tons (+3.3%), of which 1.3 billion tons were with foreign countries (+1.9%).
CK Hutchison announces plans to include a Chinese investor in the consortium to sell Hutchison Ports
Hong Kong
Without the participation of the COSCO shipping group, China would not authorize the sale
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Sri Lanka's Supreme Court has awarded compensation of $1 billion over the X-Press Pearl accident.
Columbus
The container ship caught fire and sank near the port of Colombo
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
The Greek government sends a tugboat to the Red Sea to assist ships that may be attacked by the Houthis.
Piraeus
The AHTS "Giant" is leaving
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Saipem and Subsea7 have signed a binding merger agreement.
Milan/Luxembourg
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2026.
In the second quarter, the port of Valencia handled over 1.5 million containers (+4.0%)
In the first half of 2025, the amount of new orders to Chinese shipyards fell by -18.2%
Beijing
A decrease of -3.5% in new construction completed in the period was recorded
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Trieste grew by +3.7%
Trieste
Bulk cargo increased. Miscellaneous cargo fell by 13.2%.
CMA CGM and TotalEnergies form joint venture for LNG bunkering in the Port of Rotterdam.
Marseille
Agreement to supply 360,000 tons of liquefied natural gas per year to the French group's ships
In the second quarter of 2025, freight traffic in Spanish ports decreased by -4.7%
Madrid
All the main product categories are decreasing except for conventional goods
Brookfield Asset Management to sell 49% of British port group PD Ports to Spain's Pontegadea
Middlesbrough
The English company has over 1,400 employees
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
In the quarter April-June, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2.3%
Rotterdam
The port authority is alarmed by the state of crisis in the national industry.
The electrification of the docks in the ports of Livorno, Piombino and Portoferraio is proceeding according to plan.
Third dock for cruise traffic in the port of Catania
Catania
Pier 25's restyling completed
Another quarter of decline in freight traffic at the port of Algeciras
Algeciras
In the period April-June, containers amounted to 1.24 million TEUs (+1.0%)
A new tax applied to cruise passengers disembarking in national ports came into force today in Greece.
Athens
Belgian rail freight company Lineas receives €61 million government loan
Brussels
The measure was approved last night by the restricted council of ministers
ERTMS installation completed on 1,400 kilometers of Italian railway network
Rome
The project is financed with 2.5 billion euros from PNRR funds.
Wärtsilä's quarterly financial and commercial results are positive.
Helsinki
The Marine Electrical Systems division will be sold to the Italian company VINCI Energies.
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
In the port of Barcelona the number of cruise terminals will be reduced from seven to five
Barcelona
The mayor: For the first time in history, a limit is placed on the growth of cruises in the city.
MSC and Moby have presented their commitments to meet the AGCM's requirements.
Rome
Shipping Agencies Services will sell its 49% stake in Moby, waiving the consideration in favor of the majority shareholder. Moby commits to completely repaying its debt to SAS.
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Fincantieri confirms its interest in the development of American shipbuilding
Washington
Folgiero: Commitment to deliver next-generation capabilities in full alignment with U.S. strategic priorities
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the appointment of four presidents of Italian Port System Authorities.
Rome
The names proposed for the Port System Authorities of the Southern Adriatic, Central-Northern Tyrrhenian, Western Liguria, and Eastern Liguria have been approved. Voting on the Northern Tyrrhenian Authority has been postponed.
Information exchange between state administrations for the digitalization of the maritime sector begins
Rome
The first operational meeting at the Coast Guard General Command in Rome
The Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests measures to support the production and distribution of clean marine fuels
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new monthly and quarterly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the period April-June, 29.4 million TEUs were handled (+4.5%)
Sharp increase in cases of seafarers abandoning their ships
London
2,286 crew members from 222 ships involved as of early 2025
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Global freight traffic saw strong growth in the first quarter of this year in anticipation of new tariffs
Geneva
North America saw the strongest quarterly growth in imports
In the port of Antwerp-Bruges containers and rolling stock are increasing and other types of goods are decreasing
Antwerp
Traffic congestion continues at the airport, with the situation on the landside becoming critical
A study denounces the delay of European ports in equipping themselves with cold ironing facilities.
Brussels/Pozzallo
The tender to electrify the docks of the port of Pozzallo has begun.
T&E proposes to include more non-EU transhipment ports to avoid carbon leakage
Brussels
The association calls on the EU Commission to reduce the current threshold of 65% of transhipment traffic
Federlogistica urges the immediate establishment of a control room on tariffs
Genoa
The aim is also to eliminate extra costs caused by bureaucracy.
Containerized cargo handled through the port of Singapore fell by 2.9% in the second quarter.
Singapore
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Last May, ship transits through the Suez Canal decreased by -6.8%
Cairo
The negative trend continued in June and early July
Terminal operators are not at all satisfied with a policy that seems to have no interest in ports
Rome
Cognolato: It is essential to close the ongoing trials on several fronts.
The largest ship ever to dock at Cagliari's Porto Canale at the MITO terminal.
Milan
The container ship "MSC Venice" with a capacity of 16,652 TEU arrived yesterday
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
On 5 and 6 November in Lisbon a summit called by the ILA against automation in the maritime and port sector
North Bergen/Metzingen
South Korean HD Hyundai, together with German NEURA Robotics, will develop and test welding robots in shipyards
The toll of the horrific attack on the bulk carrier Eternity C in the Red Sea is still uncertain.
Mandaluyong/London/Brussels
Joint statement by ICS, BIMCO, European Shipowners, Intercargo and Intertanko
In the first half of 2025, bulk cargo increased and general cargo decreased in the port of Marseille-Fos
Marseille
Cruise passengers increase by +5%
The Senate has approved the framework law on interports
Rome
UIR, gives the Italian interport system a modern, orderly and coherent regulatory framework
Carlo De Ruvo was elected president of Confetra
Rome
Among the challenges, the uncontrolled expansion of large logistics groups and their concentration
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Number of pirate attacks on ships still high in the second quarter of 2025
Kuala Lumpur
The number of acts of violence against crews is decreasing
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Telemar and TNL Group merger agreement
Oslo/Athens/Paris
One of the top three operators in the OT/IoT services market for the maritime and superyacht sectors will be created
Attacks on ships in the Red Sea still cause deaths among seafarers
Portsmouth
Liberian-flagged bulk carrier " Eternity C" targeted
Canadian shipbuilding company Davie acquires second shipyard in Finland
Helsinki/Pori
It will buy the Enersense Offshore shipyard
Amendment on Port Labor Supply Agencies Approved
Rome
Immediate transformation into Agencies authorised to provide temporary port work
Salvini appoints a manager of a private shipping company from Campania as president of the regional AdSP
Rome
This is Eliseo Cuccaro, CEO of Alilauro
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Extend the application of the 0.1% sulphur limit in marine fuels globally
Berlin
This is proposed by an analysis by the International Council on Clean Transportation
IMO and EU condemn renewed attacks on ships in the Red Sea
London/Brussels
Dominguez: New violation of international law and freedom of navigation
In the first half of 2025, container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro grew by +10.5%
Joy Taurus
2,186,211 TEUs were handled
A bulk carrier was attacked in the Red Sea
Portsmouth
The crew abandoned the ship which began to take on water
German government allocates 400 million euros to support energy transition in maritime-port sector
Over 78 million euros to the ports of Augusta and Taranto for offshore wind
Rome
Funds distributed over three years starting from 2025
The PNRR tender for interports has been reopened.
Rome
Resources available amounting to 2.2 million euros
Port of Livorno: Workers are the priority in the LTM crisis
Livorno
UPS's quarterly earnings performance declines
Atlanta
Net income in the April-June quarter was $1.28 billion (-8.9%)
Approval for the 2025 budget variation of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
500 thousand euros for the 49% share held by the Port Agency company
FHP Group acquires the remaining 10% stake in Lotras
Milan/Foggia
The integration between Lotras and CFI Intermodal will begin to create FHP Intermodal.
OITAF scientific document on good practices in the logistics and transport of fresh fruit and vegetables
Milan
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has joined the PLIKA
Livorno
Platform dedicated to training, innovation and knowledge sharing in the logistics and port sectors
Matteo Paroli's nomination as president of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been signed.
Rome
He has a degree in law and a specialization in administrative law.
Container throughput increases in Haropa Port, while bulk cargo decreases.
Le Havre
In the first half of this year, containers were 1.51 million TEUs (+4%)
Bureau Veritas reports a 9.8% quarterly increase in revenues in the Marine & Offshore segment
Courbevoie
Kalmar and Konecranes increase new orders in the April-June quarter
Helsinki
The turnover of the two Finnish companies is slightly increasing
Container traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by 12.2% in the second quarter.
Barcelona
Assiterminal threatens a new wave of appeals against regulations it believes are damaging to port operations
Genoa
2M Logistics signs an agreement with Salerno-based Gallozzi
Barendrecht
The Dutch company will represent GF Logistics, a subsidiary of the Italian group, in the Benelux region.
Swiss company Kuehne+Nagel's quarterly profits fell
Schindellegi
In the period April-June of this year, net turnover grew by +1.7%
Yang Ming orders three 8,000 TEU container ships from Nihon Shipyard and Imabari Shipbuilding
Keelung/Imabari
Contract valued at $351.3-394.5 million
Italia Nostra reiterates its strong concerns about the construction of the Fiumicino-Isola Sacra port.
Rome
European maritime cities, destinations for cruise tourism - the association highlights - denounce the phenomenon of over-tourism in the cruise sector
Egypt's first automotive terminal has come into operation at Port Said East.
East Port Said
It can accommodate two car carriers at the same time
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Tepsa has acquired a liquid bulk terminal in the port of Rotterdam.
Singapore/Rotterdam
It was sold by Global Energy Storage Holdings
The Spinelli Group has approved its 2024 sustainability report.
Genoa
Of the company's 616 direct employees, 49% are under the age of 50.
In the second quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by +1.6%
Ankara
Cargoes to and from Italy amounted to 12.7 million tons (+10.1%)
Extension of the Simplified Logistics Zone for Genoa Ports and Dry Ports to the Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi areas.
Genoa
Approval from the ZLS Steering Committee
Isotta Fraschini Motori has inaugurated a new production line for hydrogen fuel cell systems in Bari.
Trieste
They will be used for naval and land solutions
The Grande Shanghai , the Grimaldi Group's first ammonia-ready car carrier, has been christened.
Naples
It has a load capacity of 9,000 CEUs.
The Port of Genoa, FILT, and UILT have declared a five-day strike at the Bettolo Terminal.
Genoa
Fit Cisl Liguria expressed solidarity with the workers
The tender for the dredging of the commercial dock basin at the port of Ancona has been published.
Ancona
The removal of approximately 730 thousand cubic meters of sediment is planned
Tender for the restoration and enhancement of docks 32 and 33 in the Deep Sea Zone of the port of Savona
Genoa
An investment of over 6.7 million euros is expected
There are 1,100 workers in Palermo directly employed in the seaside tourism sector
Palermo
This year, cruise traffic is expected to grow by 9.4% in the port of the Sicilian capital.
Six-month growth of +9% in freight on the St. Petersburg-India/China maritime route
Fly
FESCO operates six vessels in the service
Port of Trieste: Special Commissioner Gurrieri under investigation for money laundering
Trieste
I am certain - he declared - that I can demonstrate that I acted legally, in full transparency.
Vard signs new contract for the construction of two CSOVs
Trieste
The vessels will be used to support operations in the offshore wind sector
UIR welcomes the publication of the tender for the digitalization of the logistics chain.
Rome
Di Caterina (ALIS): a concrete tool that enhances the needs of businesses and strengthens the logistics system
GNV celebrated its first ten years of activity on the Italy-Albania route
Durres
During the period, the company's ships carried over 1.25 million passengers
A shipment of over 1.2 tons of marijuana was seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Catanzaro
Members of a criminal organization that imported drugs from South America through European ports and airports have been arrested.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build seven 15,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
They will be delivered between 2028 and 2029
Walden to sell healthcare logistics business to Yusen Logistics
Paris
Exclusive negotiations announced
Solinas (Sardinian Action Party) is not at all satisfied with the state of Sardinian ports
Cagliari
The immediate establishment of a special commission is urged
ANSI welcomes the introduction of the information dashboard for managing private procurement contracts in logistics.
Rome
D'Angelo: it will allow the country to take another step forward
Russo (Confcommercio): excluding road transport from the PNRR funding was shortsighted.
Rome
First bulletin from the Freight Insights Observatory produced by the National Center for Sustainable Mobility
ABB Group posts sharp growth in quarterly financial and business performance
Zurich
In the period April-June the value of new orders grew by +16.0%
Informal consultations have begun on the preliminary proposal for the new Ancona Port Master Plan.
Ancona
Eleven meetings scheduled for July
Program agreement for preparatory and functional interventions for the construction of the bridge over the Strait of Messina
Rome
It was signed today in Rome
Project to develop an ecological station for the treatment of wastewater from ships
Naples
Initiative of the Neapolitan Group of the Cenere and Iello Landing
Assiterminal urges against bringing sediment from the Bagnoli dredging project into the port of Naples.
Genoa
Cognolato and Ferrari: It is essential to safeguard the full functionality of the commercial port's activities.
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach fell 3.4% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
A decline of -16.4% was recorded in June
Paolo Pessina has been appointed vice president of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio.
Rome
He is president of the national federation of maritime agents and brokers
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -8.2% in the second quarter
Hong Kong
A decrease of -13.7% was recorded in June
Cuneo-based logistics company Nord Ovest is seeing growing financial results.
Wedge
Construction work on a new depot in Mondovì will be completed in early 2026.
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grows driven by fears of new tariffs
Los Angeles
June saw the highest volume ever recorded for this month
The Management Committee of the Sardinia Sea Port Authority has adopted the DPSS
Cagliari
Green light for the concession to MITO and the appeal against the rejection of Olbia's dredging project.
Three events in Genoa for three new Explora Journeys cruise ships.
Genoa
A technical launch, a coin laying and the cutting of the first sheet metal were carried out at the Fincantieri shipyard
Grimaldi sells 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana to Livorno Port Company
Naples/Livorno
Option to purchase an additional 5% of the share capital
Concession agreement signed that assigns management of the port of Tartous to DP World
Damascus
It has a lifespan of 30 years
Matteo Gasparato appointed president of the Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Rome
He was appointed extraordinary commissioner of the same port authority
Meeting in Rome between the heads of ESPO and Assoporti
Rome
Among the topics addressed, the competitiveness of European ports in the current global context
Chinese airline OOCL reports quarterly decline in scheduled service revenues
Hong Kong
Cargo transported by the company's ships is increasing
Collaboration between the Ukrainian Sea Ports Authority and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority
Rome
Agreement with an initial duration of five years
Survey in Germany on the prospects of companies in the maritime, port and shipbuilding sectors
Hamburg
Shipowners are more concerned. Positive prospects for ports and shipyards.
Port of Augusta: Work begins on a third bridge connecting the island to the mainland.
Augusta
Work worth over 20 million euros
Vard signs contract with InkFish for new research vessel
Trieste
The deal is worth more than 200 million euros.
1.1 billion euros will be invested in the port of Hamburg to strengthen the container sector
Hamburg
Improving accessibility and port infrastructure in the Waltershofer Hafen area
Meyer Turku delivered the new Star of the Seas cruise ship to Royal Caribbean
Turku
It has a gross tonnage of 250,800 tons
ESPO calls for increased funding for ports under the next EU Multiannual Financial Framework
Brussels
The CEF programme funds have proven to be far from sufficient
Fincantieri delivers the new Oceania Allura cruise ship to Oceania Cruises.
Miami/Trieste
Two additional Sonata-class ships have been converted into orders.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Confindustria event on the sea economy in Rome on July 15th
Rome
The public meeting of the International Containers Studies Center will be held in Genoa on July 2nd
Genoa
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Why Malta is objecting to a new price cap on Russian oil
(timesofmalta.com)
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uniport: Bringing debris from Bagnoli to the port of Naples would postpone long-awaited dredging.
Rome
Legora de Feo: It's necessary to find alternative solutions.
Taiwanese companies Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenues.
Keelung/Taipei
In the period April-June it fell by -18.7%, -26.5% and -8.6% respectively
The establishment of the Information Dashboard for the management of private procurement contracts in logistics has been approved.
In May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +1.4%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
EU approves joint purchase of port equipment by terminal operators
Brussels
Joint definition of minimum technical specifications of equipment is also permitted
Serbian energy group EPS will import coal through the Montenegrin port of Bar
Bar
Currently imports from Indonesia pass through the port of Constanta
Fincantieri Foundation and Luiss University launch a project to strengthen the safety of underwater infrastructure.
Trieste
Among the objectives, contribute to the definition of a specific regulatory framework
Freewheeling: The government's U-turn on anti-mafia controls in the road haulage sector is a welcome development.
Modena
Franchini: If the government has realized it made a mistake, that's good news.
Agostinelli (AdSP Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio): the amendment that allows for the early transformation of the Gioia Tauro Port Agency is extremely important.
Confindustria's event on the maritime economy will take place in Rome on July 15th.
Rome
The confederation's strategic document on the sector will be presented
Kerala seeks $1.1 billion from MSC in damages over MSC Elsa 3 sinking
Thiruvananthapuram
Temporary detention of the vessel "MSC Akuteta II" granted
Trasportounito requests the cancellation of the renewal procedure of the Central Committee of the Register of Hauliers
Rome
New seizure of a load of cocaine in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
16 bags containing 417 kilos of drugs were found in a container
MOL and Kinetics to build world's first floating data center
Tokyo
It will be installed on a vessel of 9,731 gross tonnage
Rijeka Gateway Terminal to become operational in early September
Copenhagen
The first ship at the second container terminal of the Croatian port is expected on September 12
Falteri (Federlogistica) urges us to focus on the development of "polycentric" logistics
Genoa
The Simplified Logistics Zone should be the cornerstone of the strategy
Tsuneishi Shipbuilding Co. acquired Mitsui E&S Shipbuilding Co.
Hiroshima/Tokyo
It was renamed Tsuneishi Solutions Tokyobay Co.
Pessina (Federagenti): Northern European logistics system is struggling. Let's take advantage of it!
Rome
Unexpected opportunity - he underlines - for the Mediterranean ports and Italian ones in particular
MSC Cruises Joins Carnival and Royal Caribbean in Capitalizing on Grand Bahama Shipyard
Miami
Negotiations underway since the end of 2024 have been successfully concluded
At The International Propeller Clubs the Dorso Award for the Mediterranean area
Naples
In recognition of the primary role played by logistics operators in Mediterranean traffic
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